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title: "006/2022T Card Acquiring"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03245d"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
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# 006/2022T Card Acquiring

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03245d

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## Summary

The University of the West of England is currently conducting an open tender titled "006/2022T Card Acquiring" for the provision of merchant services related to processing and settling debit and credit transactions. Located in Bristol, UK, this procurement falls under the financial and insurance services industry and is intended to create a long-term partnership capable of adapting to evolving market needs. The tender is active, with the submission deadline set for 29th April 2022, following a bid opening on the same date. The total contract value is estimated at £2,450,000, and the initial contract term is for five years, with options for renewal.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in payment processing, banking services, and transaction clearing. Businesses that excel in delivering innovative payment solutions, alongside robust customer support and expertise in the education sector, will be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. This is an excellent chance for vendors looking to expand their footprint in higher education or those seeking to form long-term partnerships with public sector organisations.

## Notice

The University of the West of England is going out to tender for the provision of Merchant Services for processing, authorisation and settlement of the University's debit and credit transactions via all payment channels including customer present (Chip and PIN/contactless payments), customer not present (Mail Order / Telephone Order) and online (e-commerce). The University is seeking to develop efficient and cost-effective merchant service arrangements which will be capable of meeting future market and technological changes, and which will meet, and often exceed, user expectations. It is looking for a relationship with an organisation which it can be confident will fulfil all the University's current and future requirements. It is important that any potential acquiring partner can add value through an effective dedicated corporate support team backed up by a proactive education sector specialist Relationship Manager.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender is for the provision of Merchant Services for processing, authorisation and settlement of the University's debit and credit transactions via all payment channels including customer present (Chip and PIN/contactless payments), customer not present (Mail Order / Telephone Order) and online (e-commerce).

Renewal: The duration of this contract will be for an initial period of 60 months, with the option to extend for a further 2x12 months (in 12 months increments), subject to performance and agreement between the parties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007619-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK11 Bristol, City of |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
- 66100000 - Banking and investment services
- 66110000 - Banking services
- 66172000 - Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2022 at 16:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007619-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/he/aspx/Home
- https://www.uwe.ac.uk

## Provenance

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